I am a phlegmatic, which is obvious kung kilala mo ako personally. Actually, nakaka-amaze how these personality types, or temperaments sheds light on how we can effectively relate with other. After reading the book, narealize ko, sometimes the problem is not in our differences, but our limited understanding of our differences. TBH hindi ko masyadong type ang mga taong malakas ang dating, aka choleric. Since phlegmatic nga ako, I feel uncomfortable when someone with a strong personality bosses me around as if I’m to no good. Pero looking beyond their “lakas ng dating” I realized that it’s just the way they are wired.

We all have differences. But we can always find something to share together. We can always learn from each other. Our differences are intended not to build a wall between us, but to make interactions more lively and engaging.

If I extend my patience and my understanding to these kind of people, maybe we can go along well. And true enough, nagagamit ko ang temperaments na ito sa aking mga relationships – friends and others. I see them through the four-fold lens of temperaments and I learn how to approach them, make them feel secured and loved.

We all have differences. But we can always find something to share together. We can always learn from each other. Our differences are intended not to build a wall between us, but to make interactions more lively and engaging. I can’t imagine how my life would be kung ang lahat ng tao sa paligid ko ay kapwa ko phlegmatic – eh di wala nang nangyari, wala nang natapos na project. We all need each other. We complement each other.

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